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Planning & Zoning Board July 11, 2001 Page 26 VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Recommendation from Environmental Board for Moratorium on New Development Ms. Grochala stated the Environmental Board requested, at its July 27, 2001 meeting, that a recommendation to establish a moratorium (interim ordinance) on all residential development and possibly all development for a period of one year be forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Board. Mr. Grochala stated in response to the recent approval of the Comprehensive Plan by the City Council, the Environmental Board adopted a recommendation to allow time for the development of official controls to implement the goals and policies of the plan. Mr. Grochala stated staff was not recommending the adoption of such an ordinance at this time. He felt while an interim ordinance is an effective tool granted to municipalities for the purpose of protecting the planning process, the implications of such an ordinance needed to be fully identified. He indicated an all- encompassing prohibition of development, as proposed, could generate many unintended consequences. Mr. Grochala indicated several steps should ' ' consideration " an interim ordinance, which included: a. Metropolitan Council review and approval of the Comprehensive Plan. b. Identification of "official control" modifications and timeline for development of such. , c. Inventory of existing/proposed development and available MUSA. d. Identification of the potential impact on Economic Development activities. Mr. Grochala indicated by addressing the, above items, the City would be able to better ascertain the need for an interim" orinance and, if warranted, the appropriate scope it should have. Mr. Lyden asked staff if, given the late hour, it would be appropriate to discuss this item at the next Planning and Zoning Board meeting. Mr. Grochala stated this item could be continued to next month's Board meeting. Mr. Lyden asked how soon staff anticipated approval of the Comprehensive Plan by the Metropolitan Council. Mr. Brixious stated, proving the application for approval is complete zthe Metropolitan Council is allowed a 90 day review period prior to making a decision. Y: Mr. Lyden made a MOTION to table consideration of the recommendation of the Environmental Board to establish a moratorium (interim ordinance) on all residential development and possibly all development for a period of one year to the August 2001 Planning and Zoning Board meeting, and was supported by Mr. Zych. Motion carried 5- • • •